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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Oct 28, 2021 0:49:28 GMT
Counter or bowl, unless I am planning to make fried eggs, in which case I use the back of a knife and tap gently so I don't break the yolk.
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Post by huskermom98 on Oct 28, 2021 0:50:14 GMT
I use the countertop. I've never liked the idea of the side of the bowl because I worry about shells and also because more often than not, I'm not using a bowl that would be good for that.
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Post by busy on Oct 28, 2021 0:50:52 GMT
I use the counter edge. It’s harder than a bowl and gives a cleaner crack, no shell chips, etc.
I go through a dozen or more eggs a week and have never had a bad egg, so I’m not going to make an extra step and extra dishes to crack them in a smaller bowl first.
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Post by lisae on Oct 28, 2021 0:55:27 GMT
Edge of the bowl.
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Post by AussieMeg on Oct 28, 2021 1:09:48 GMT
Out of curiosity I googled best way to crack an egg and ended up on the website eggs.ca, some sort of Canadian egg council, I guess, and they say that using the edge of the bowl is most common, but that the flat of the counter is the best way to avoid shell in your bowl. I have actually tried that, but found that I don't have as much control over the crack. Doing it against the edge of a bowl or counter means that the crack is usually a nice straight-ish line across the centre of the egg, so it breaks nicely into halves. This is especially useful if you have to then separate the yolks. Hitting it on a flat surface doesn't work as well for me. I'm going to go find a packet mix cake in the pantry and try cracking some eggs...... I'll report back with my findings!
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Post by pamelakay on Oct 28, 2021 1:14:23 GMT
I have done both, I'm not even sure why, but I have done it both way for sure.
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Post by auntiepeas on Oct 28, 2021 1:19:31 GMT
I use the edge of the bowl or frypan and don’t have much problem with the shell but I have noticed the strength of the shell (as well as the colour of the yolk) seems to be quite affected by what the chickens are fed, so it’s taken some trial and error to find a reliable supplier/brand. It’s interesting to hear that some people crack their eggs into a separate container first, in case it’s bad. It made me stop and think about why I don’t. I guess it’s probably a bit of laziness on my part (not wanting to take extra steps or have more dishes to wash) but also we keep ours in the refrigerator (which seems to help them stay fresher longer - or maybe we’ve just been really lucky) and only take out what we’re going to use about half an hour beforehand so it can come up to room temperature. I think if I were a bit more concerned about the risk of a bad egg I might try floating it in a glass of cold tap water first - off to check with google that I’m remembering correctly and this method actually works.😝 ETA: ok, turns out opinions differ - this site says “This is not a myth; fresh eggs sink while bad eggs float to the top.” but this site says “Checking whether an egg sinks or floats is a popular way to check how fresh it is. However, it can’t tell you if an egg has gone bad.” 🤷♀️ I think I’d still try the floating method first if I was concerned but just bear in mind even if it sinks there might still be a risk.
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Post by ghislaine on Oct 28, 2021 1:23:11 GMT
I cracked the egg on the bowl until I was at a friend's house who cracked her eggs on the corner of her sink. I think it was for sanitary reasons to make sure any salmonella bacteria stayed away from food prep surfaces. It sure makes for easy clean up if there is any egg that gets out while cracking.
We have our own chickens so I wash the eggs right before using them, crack the egg into a little bowl while still at the sink then reach out to the larger bowl to dump the egg assuming it's good and there's no shell to retrieve first.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2021 2:19:13 GMT
This situation is exactly why I didn't make this question a poll! This situation is exactly why they invented emergency rooms. Yikes. (Stitch, I’m sure your husband manages this just fine..I would end up with stitches). So far, fine. However, he's not allowed to even remotely touch a chisel without cut resistant gloves on. Just reaching for one ended up in stitches.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2021 2:20:40 GMT
Crack on the edge of the small bowl it will go into before going to the mixing bowl. I do this so I don't ruin the batter or mixture with a bad egg.
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Post by AussieMeg on Oct 28, 2021 2:37:52 GMT
Okay, so I just made a batch of cupcakes, so that I could try out the recommended method of cracking the eggs on the flat surface of the counter. I have to say, I'm not a fan of this method. The first one cracked in four different directions, so I had to stick my finger in to open it up properly. The second one ended up with a big crack along the top of the egg. It would have been impossible to separate the eggs using the shells, which is how I usually do it. I think I'll stick to cracking them on the edge of a bowl or counter.
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Post by FrozenPea on Oct 28, 2021 3:38:14 GMT
I crack mine on the inside side of the bowl. The drips are on the inside.
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Post by papersilly on Oct 28, 2021 3:57:08 GMT
Crack on counter and split over a bowl. All with one hand
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Post by voltagain on Oct 28, 2021 4:08:51 GMT
apparently one method I use is just drop the carton on the floor. They will all crack. :::: scowl :::: I prefer the edge of the bowl.
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Oct 28, 2021 6:23:38 GMT
I've always cracked it on a mug and poured the egg into a mug for the same reasons as lindas. I've never had a bad egg in 40 years of cooking but you never know. I occasionally get egg running down the outside, but it's easily cleanable.
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Oct 28, 2021 7:49:14 GMT
Well this is timely as we're doing breakfast for dinner tonight so I've just made scrambled eggs, cracking the eggs on the edge of the glass jug I use to mix them in. If I'm making fried eggs I usually just crack the egg on the side of the frying pan while it's on the heat and then drop the egg in. I very rarely end up with bits of shell or egg dribbling down the side so I'm not worried about any potential mess.
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Post by compeateropeator on Oct 28, 2021 8:21:39 GMT
I don’t think I have ever had a bad egg, but I have had eggs with blood in them. Is this what is consider a bad egg? How do you know if an egg is bad? Smell? Looks?
I was taught to break into a separate container but usually don’t because of pure laziness.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 28, 2021 8:34:22 GMT
On the side of the bowl mostly and I don't seem to get any shell into the bowl. Sometimes I also do it with a knife. The only time I crack them on the counter top is when they are hard boiled.
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Post by iluvpink on Oct 28, 2021 11:38:41 GMT
I crack over a small bowl in case the egg is bad. Also it helps keep shell pieces out of whatever I’m making. Takes a few more minutes but worth it to me. Ditto. I had a bad egg a few weeks ago. I was glad that I’d cracked it over another bowl. I tap the egg on the counter to crack it, then into the bowl. Some cook at some point or another said that you get fewer shells in the mix by doing it that way. I think that has been true, so I continue to crack on the counter. And yes, a little bit often gets on the counter. Same here. I just wipe off the counter. Or sometimes I put a piece of paper towel down, usually if I'm cracking a lot of eggs for scrambled eggs, quiche etc.
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Post by peppermintpatty on Oct 28, 2021 11:41:33 GMT
If I crack it on the counter, it shreds and I can't open it. I break it on the bowl that I am putting it in. I did a cooking class once and the instructor yelled at me for doing this! Seriously, I do it my way and I can count on one hand the number of times I got shell in the bowl.
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Post by Basket1lady on Oct 28, 2021 12:03:34 GMT
I don’t think I have ever had a bad egg, but I have had eggs with blood in them. Is this what is consider a bad egg? How do you know if an egg is bad? Smell? Looks? I was taught to break into a separate container but usually don’t because of pure laziness. Oh, you know. The egg will be dark and the smell will knock you over. I think I’ve had it happen to me twice. The first time ruined what I was making, the second time (just a few weeks ago and from a new carton) was in a separate little bowl. I tossed it and moved on.
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Post by Basket1lady on Oct 28, 2021 12:04:22 GMT
Okay, so I just made a batch of cupcakes, so that I could try out the recommended method of cracking the eggs on the flat surface of the counter. I have to say, I'm not a fan of this method. The first one cracked in four different directions, so I had to stick my finger in to open it up properly. The second one ended up with a big crack along the top of the egg. It would have been impossible to separate the eggs using the shells, which is how I usually do it. I think I'll stick to cracking them on the edge of a bowl or counter. Thank you for taking one for the team. In the interest of science, of course!
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Post by Basket1lady on Oct 28, 2021 12:08:54 GMT
I use the edge of the bowl or frypan and don’t have much problem with the shell but I have noticed the strength of the shell (as well as the colour of the yolk) seems to be quite affected by what the chickens are fed, so it’s taken some trial and error to find a reliable supplier/brand. It’s interesting to hear that some people crack their eggs into a separate container first, in case it’s bad. It made me stop and think about why I don’t. I guess it’s probably a bit of laziness on my part (not wanting to take extra steps or have more dishes to wash) but also we keep ours in the refrigerator (which seems to help them stay fresher longer - or maybe we’ve just been really lucky) and only take out what we’re going to use about half an hour beforehand so it can come up to room temperature. I think if I were a bit more concerned about the risk of a bad egg I might try floating it in a glass of cold tap water first - off to check with google that I’m remembering correctly and this method actually works.😝 ETA: ok, turns out opinions differ - this site says “This is not a myth; fresh eggs sink while bad eggs float to the top.” but this site says “Checking whether an egg sinks or floats is a popular way to check how fresh it is. However, it can’t tell you if an egg has gone bad.” 🤷♀️ I think I’d still try the floating method first if I was concerned but just bear in mind even if it sinks there might still be a risk. I’m with the second choice. “Bad” eggs may float, but I think eggs that float are just older. The contents have dried up a little to reduce the amount of liquidy egg in the shell. That extra air space allows an egg to float. So a floater isn’t necessarily bad, jut older. A “bad” egg will smell (like rotten eggs, huh!) and the color will be dark. You won’t know until you open the egg and then it’s unmistakable.
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Post by cakediva on Oct 28, 2021 12:11:57 GMT
Ok seriously - egg cracking is the bane of my existence. For the amount of eggs I crack in a week for cakes, you would think I was a pro at it. NOPE.
I do tap the side of the mixer bowl as I add the eggs. Often, I smash the entire effing shell. Sometimes, I barely make a dent and have to pry with my fingers.
I'm a klutz when it comes to egg cracking. I envy those chefs who can do it one handed!!
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Post by smartypants71 on Oct 28, 2021 12:46:33 GMT
I crack mine on the counter. My countertops have a square edge, and I feel like the eggs crack neater than on the bowl.
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Post by Dalai Mama on Oct 28, 2021 12:55:17 GMT
On the bowl. How do you not get egg on the counter yet you get egg on the bowl? If you can do it with one why not the other? 😊 Because I only hit it hard enough to break the shell, not the membrane.
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Post by sassyangel on Oct 28, 2021 14:22:02 GMT
I’ll be the outlier. I suck so badly at cracking eggs IN ANY WAY, and it’s the bane of my existence, that I now crack them using some German tool I got on Amazon. 😂🤦🏼♀️ Like this PROKITCHEN Eggshell Topper Cutter Remover Stainless Steel Egg Shell Cracker Opener Separator for Removing Raw,Soft or Hard Boiled Eggs www.amazon.com/dp/B01MR8PIM4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_P9456FCHR13MYR668WEK
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Post by QueenoftheSloths on Oct 28, 2021 15:04:15 GMT
I don’t think I have ever had a bad egg, but I have had eggs with blood in them. Is this what is consider a bad egg? How do you know if an egg is bad? Smell? Looks? I was taught to break into a separate container but usually don’t because of pure laziness. Refusal to adhere to societal norms.
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Post by oh yvonne on Oct 28, 2021 15:11:56 GMT
I've been reading this thread hoping there would be a "Eureka!" moment and sadly there is none. I make eggs every single day and always make a mess. There is no one good way IMO.
I crack my eggs on the side of the Nutribullet thing because I'm lazy and whip my eggs in the little bullet rather than a bowl and fork. It makes them a bit frothy but IDC, I'm just trying to get it done.
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Post by tracylynn on Oct 28, 2021 15:48:06 GMT
I actually tap the egg against another egg either over another bowl or over the skillet. I then open whichever cracks. The winner of that round moves onto the next, LOL. I have never hit them together hard enough to break both eggs. Yes! This way! I always root for the original egg to make it all the way through to the end. At that time, it gets tapped on the edge of the bowl most likely.
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